September 2012 - Q Magazine

SEPTEMBER 2012
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q comment: RED STITCH THEATRE
Red Stitch presents the Australian premiere of Tom
Wells’ hit new play The Kitchen Sink, a touching
comedy about family life and pipe dreams.
For one family in the faded Yorkshire seaside resort of
Withernsea, not all is going to plan. Pieces are falling off
Martin’s milk float as quickly as he is losing customers.
Son Billy is pinning his hopes of a place at Art College
on a portrait of Dolly Parton, while his sister Sophie’s
dreams of becoming a Jiu Jitsu teacher might just be
disappearing down the plughole. Holding the family
together is mum Kath, a dinner lady with the patience
of a saint – except something’s up with her sink.
As it follows its characters throughout a year, The
Kitchen Sink explores people's capacity to change in
small and unforeseen ways.
The Kitchen Sink will feature ensemble members
Tim Potter as Billy and Tim Ross as Pete who star
alongside guest actors Russell Fletcher as Martin,
Christine Keogh as Kath and Kristina Brew as Sophie.
Now until Saturday 22 September
(not Monday or Tuesday)
Wednesday - Saturday, 8pm; Sundays 6.30,
matinees: Saturdays at 4pm
Bookings: www.redstitch.net (discounted tix) or on
03 9533 8083
$20.00 - $39.00 ($15.00 student rush)
Red Stitch Actors Theatre, Rear 2 Chapel St, St Kilda
SEPTEMBER 2012
Issue 94
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q feature: NINE’S MICHELE MAHONE
Through a chance conversation on FaceBook I made contact with Michele Mahone and asked if she would consider
being my cover girl for this issue. She gladly agreed, gained agreement from the NINE Network and the result is below
- including some great news at the end of the interview.
NINE Network viewers would certainly be no stranger to your beautiful face and
gorgeous southern accent. Can we start however by finding out a little about you?
Where do you live? Where were you born? Do you have any brothers or sisters?
Are you married / single / a mother?
I've lived in Los Angeles for about eighteen years now, I've wanted to live here since I was
a little kid, I absolutely love it!
I was pretty young when I was born so the day is a little fuzzy but they tell me it was Ashland,
Kentucky. I have one brother, twelve years older. He along with almost all of my relatives
live in that area.
I have been married twice, the first time I was 17, the second time, 39. My taste in men
improved greatly with age. So have my shoes. I have a 21 year old son and a 13 year
old step daughter.
How did you get into this industry and was it your first job on television?
I was a make-up artist in film and television for several years. I met a home shopping
presenter one day on a set, he suggested I give it a try. That led to a four year run selling
jewelery and gemstones for a couple of networks. My vast knowledge of stone chemical
compositions makes me a big hit at parties.
How did NINE find out about you?
While I was a make-up artist I worked for them! I stayed in touch after my career change
and when they had an opening for a weekend gossip reporter they had me come in and
audition. I will never forget the phone call letting me know I got the job. I was over the
moon!
Without revealing your sources (of course) –
how do you gather your information?
This is a question I am asked a lot. My favorite color
is green and I'm a big fan of the San Antonio Spurs
basketball team. Next question.......
Is there a glamorous side to the business e.g. dinner invitations, Hollywood parties
OR is it simply all work?
Being a gossip reporter, I'm not exactly on the Christmas card lists of celebrities. Shocking, I
know. I am friends with a lot of industry people
so I do get to attend red carpets, some award
shows and various mixers. Between my reports
for the Weekend Today Show and my weekday
radio hits for KOFM in Newcastle, I work seven
days a week.
Where do you see yourself in five (5) years
from now?
Well, my dreams are pretty lofty. I would love to have my own chat show or any kind of
comedy show (NINE Network execs, can you hear me)? I love the job I have now and
plan to stay as long as they'll have me. In the U.S. I am getting into stand up comedy.
Is there anything else you would like to share with the Q Magazine readers?
I've been asked by the fine folks at Q Magazine to cover bits and pieces of L.A. for you
and am really looking forward to it!
In the meantime you can follow me on Twitter @Mmahone and on Facebook https://
www.facebook.com/michele.mahone for the latest Hollywood updates and all my
typical nonsense.

q launch: SAY NO TO HOMOPHOBIA
Groundbreaking anti-homophobia campaign wins support of government, mental health advocates, police, sports
administrators and community groups. In an Australian-first, a new public campaign will combine TV ads, social
media, online support resources and moving personal stories from people who have experienced harassment to
challenge every single member of the community to say no to homophobia,
biphobia and transphobia.
The No to Homophobia Campaign was launched today by the Victorian Minister for
Health David Davis with the Victorian Minister for Mental Health, Women's Affairs
and Community Services Mary Wooldridge. The campaign’s central message is that
harassment causes real harm, is never acceptable and is often unlawful.
In another first, the campaign has won support from an unprecedented range of
community leaders including the AFL’s Andrew Demetriou; Victoria Police Chief
Commissioner Ken Lay; VEOHRC Commissioner Karen Toohey; Hobson’s Bay City
Council Mayor Tony Briffa; Olympic Flag Bearer and Opals Captain Lauren Jackson; InterPride
Secretary & Q Magazine Publisher Brett Hayhoe; and Leo Burnett CEO Todd Sampson – among
others.
Two television ads, to be broadcast nationally over the next year, depict the most common
everyday situations where people face harassment – at school, in sports, at work and in public
spaces like cafes and on the street. They show people experiencing harassment and witnesses
taking action to put a stop to the offensive behaviour. TV ads focusing on homophobic harassment
have never been shown in Australia.
An online resource at www.notohomophobia.com.au helps people get informed, find support
and take action by hosting all the relevant information, resources and contacts in one place. The
website focuses on those experiencing harassment, witnesses and perpetrators – who may not
realise the harm caused by their behaviour.
Spokesperson Anna Brown said “Everyone agrees there is no place for racism or sexism in modern
Australia. Homophobia, biphobia
and transphobia are no different.
Homophobic harassment is never
acceptable and often unlawful.
We need to stop harassment and
the harm it causes to our friends,
family members and neighbours.”
“We now know there is a direct link between harassment and anxiety
disorders, depression, self-harm and suicide. If you see it and say
nothing you are giving perpetrators the green light to continue.
Research shows that when low-level harassment is left unchallenged
it often escalates into more serious abuse and violence.”
“Our campaign is calling on every single member of our community
to say no to homophobia at school, in sports, at work and in public.
Whether you are the target of harassment or a witness to it – There is
always something you can do. Visiting www.notohomophobia.com.au
is the first step in making all of our suburbs and towns places where
everyone can feel safe to be themselves without fear of harassment,
abuse or violence.”
The research behind it and the resulting campaign has been supported
by the Victorian Department of Justice and Victorian Department
of Health with more than $600,000 in pro bono support by
individuals, companies and media partners around Australia.
Homophobia, transphobia and biphobia mean negative attitudes,
emotions, prejudices or structures against people who are gay,
lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer or questioning.

q lifestyle: with PETE DILLON
To paraphrase Julie Andrews from the Sound of Music – ‘Somewhere where God closes
a restaurant, he opens another one” or something along those lines.
It seems we have been more than blessed with openings of late in Melbourne town – and we have
proved out supremacy over our northern sister Sydney and others by dominating recent awards for
producers, chefs and now sommeliers.
With this in mind, there are three venues that have caught my eye of late – one is a re do of an older
space at Crown on the corner of Spencer Street where the Chinese venue sat tall for many years.
It has been converted into a venue called the Merrywell. Think Las Vegas smashed into one of our
stylish gastro pubs, add a chef with a great pedigree across the US, add a splash of fancy and you
have this two story venue that is serving up some great American style bar food.
Loving anything that has been via the deep fryer (and that is evident to most), some mac cheese and
bacon balls (or squares as the case may be) that have been crumbed and deep fried are a winner.
Also of note is the lobster roll, very much something that one would find on the north east coast of
the US. Informed that it is one of the cheapest lobster rolls available, it is still a tad on the pricey side for a snack…but maybe you
will want to spend up big after a win on the roulette table.
The Merrywell is a great space to meet and drink, eat and gather with friends and is well worth a visit.
Next is a new venue just up from the VAC building at 15A Claremont Street, called Claremont Tonic. This is the third venue for young
restaurant entrepreneur, Davis Yu, whose company took over the Millswyn and gave it a great renovation, and like many has also
delved into the ever growing demand for Mexican food with a Mexican venue as well.
Claremont Tonic is a tongue in cheek experience that has some naughty words on its menu.. or at least its cocktail list but certainly
walks the walk that it talks. The kitchen is in the hands of Welsh chef Dylan Roberts who is known to many in Melbourne from
kitchens he has graced previously. His deft touch and willingness to step outside the square will make sure that Claremont Tonic will
provide another dining choice in that end of South Yarra and is also a visit that you must pop in to your dining dance card. Check
out the lotus root sandwich that has a spiced mince pork filling and is then crumbed and deep fried. This dish screams for some
crisp Asahi or Kirin Ichiban beer.
Bar Pulpo is located in the international terminal of Tullamarine Airport and is a franchise of sorts for the Mo Vida Group (Mo Vida, Mo
Vida Next Door, Mo Vida Acqi and the Mo Vida bakery which has the most wicked salted caramel donuts this side of …anywhere). At
first glance, we were not sure that the staff seemed all that interested in us being there or trained enough to manage our expectations
for that matter. Once we spent a little time (and money) they did seem to turn around. Some of the wonderful dishes from the other
venues pop up – most notable the calamari bocadillos (on bread that was a tad stale but otherwise fantastic). Potato bombas filled
with a minced chorizo mix are excellent, especially with their romesco sauce, and croquetas of leek and manchego cheese (a hard
sheep’s mike cheese from Spain). This is a great spot to stop for a snack and a drink before you board a flight, and will keep you
satisfied until your airline serves something of far less quality.
Check these venues out if you live in Melbourne or make sure they are on your list when you next visit.
For more food and beverage from Pete, listen in to Cravings on JOY 94.9 every Saturday from 1pm, or download podcasts at www.
joy.org.au/cravings

q money: with EVAN DAVIS
An anguished investment property salesman returns home from another
unsuccessful appointment. With no prospects, no clients and most of all no
commission he is almost ready to end it all. Right at that moment the devil
appears and offers him a bargain.
“For the price of your soul, your wife’s soul and the souls of all your children I can make
you the greatest and most influential salesman the world has ever seen!”
The salesman stops and thinks hard for a moment before asking: “So what’s the catch
then?”
Despite tough times ‘Project Marketers’ are plying their trade aggressively. A project
marketer is a real estate agent for properties that haven’t been built yet, very often ‘sold off
the plan’. ‘Off the Plan’ properties are often apartments or house and land packages.
When selecting any potential investment you need to do your homework. I believe this is even truer for a newly completed property
and particularly when buying ‘off the plan’. New properties do have benefits as investments. There usually is lower maintenance when
they are completed as they are new. They will be covered for longer by the builder’s insurance for the same reason.
They tend also to be attractive to tenants who often will pay higher rents to secure new properties. Also from a tax point of view, new
properties usually offer higher or longer depreciation benefits which can benefit an investor’s cash flow. In many cases, purchasers
will make a saving on stamp duty when buying. The stamp duty payable on the purchase is also often reduced because the property
is not yet completed.
As they say, all ships float in a rising tide. However what happens when market conditions are less than favourable? As in the last 2
– 3 years? Properties bought before completion often require no money down though they do run the risk of being more expensive
than a similar, already established property.
Property developers will always try to sell their stock for as much as possible. They need to recoup their costs associated with GST,
building costs and naturally interest on the money they have borrowed to complete the development. This will all be reflected in the
sale price the buyer pays.
Developers also pay large fees to project marketers who then market and sell these properties for the developers. Be warned of
sharp selling. There are many investment ‘clubs’ and ‘societies’ targeting buyers that are no such thing. They are simply marketing
companies that rebadged their own marketing material as ‘research’ for unwary and often inexperienced first time investors.
I believe that the greatest risk with these ‘off the plan’ properties is a reduced value when they are finished and come to settlement.
If there are similar developments in the same area this means an investor could settle with a lower valuation than the original contract
price and therefore have to stump up the gap!
Buying the right property as in investment can be a great way of creating wealth for your future. If you select the wrong investment
however it can be very detrimental to your wealth.

q law: with MATTHEW
BAKER-JOHNSON
Principal, Avery Commercial Lawyers - mbj@averylaw.com.au
Apartment living in Melbourne
The desire to allow two or more people to own parts of land was the initial
driver for subdivisions. Most land has come from large Crown grants which
have been carved up to provide for smaller subdivisions. However, as the
community has become more densely populated, there was a need to extend
not only vertically (side to side) but also horizontally (up and down).
In Victoria, the first ‘horizontal’ schemes began to appear in the early 1950s and
were de facto, rather than real, subdivisions. These were known as Company Share
Schemes. The land was owned by one entity, a company, and the ‘unit owners’ each
owned shares which entitled them to reside on part of the land and use the common areas.
Unfortunately, the documentation associated with such schemes was voluminous, requiring company documents, such as the
memorandum and articles of association, a lease for each unit and specific documents relating to the use and maintenance of
common areas.
This form of ownership is less common today. However, you’ll occasionally come across these arrangements in inner-city areas
like Toorak and St Kilda. So they’re not completely redundant. However, they’ve fallen out of favor as banks are often reluctant to
lend money on them because freehold security cannot be provided (ie. because an owner only has an interest in the shares of the
company that owns the land).
To address some of the perceived problems with this sort of arrangement, new schemes were introduced such as stratum titles
(which allowed for the creation of a three dimensional interest in the land but still required a service company), and finally strata titles
(which replaced the Service Company with a new legal entity called the body corporate).
Today, all subdivisions are controlled by the Subdivision Act. When a developer lodges a plan which creates separate lots, and this
contains common areas, an “owners corporation” is automatically created. The common property is held by the owners as tenants in
common and typically includes gardens, walkways, foyers, storage areas, elevators, stairs, driveways, meeting rooms and air space.
An owners corporation is a statutory body that can sue and be sued. Its main functions include repairing and maintaining common
property, financial management and administration, creating and enforcing rules for the common property, maintaining insurance,
recovering debts, holding meetings, and producing owner’s corporation certificates.
Before buying a unit, you should make sure you get a copy of the owner’s corporation certificate which must be included in the
vendor’s statement. This certificate contains important information about the total fees charged by the owner’s corporation, the
allocation of lot liability and lot entitlement, copies of rules, and previous minutes.
The details contained in the plan of subdivision will show the boundaries on each lot on the plan, the location of easements, and
whether the allocation of lot entitlements and liabilities is proportionate. As always, get good advice from the outset to ensure you
know what you are buying.

q youth: with TASMAN ANDERSON
This month I went back and forth in my mind over whether or not I really wanted to
discuss this topic. Every time I decided that it was a good idea, I would instantly shut
it down out of fear of being exposed. I must have written and rewritten this column
over a dozen times before deciding that no matter what I write, it’s still going to be
difficult. However, after noticing that self-injury is a big problem in both the GBLT
and straight community, I thought it was time to be courageous and speak up about
the issue for the first time in my life.
For over seven years, I battled with self-harm. It seems almost cliché that the quiet nerdy kid
had a toxic friendship with the knife, but that was my life. The only thing that made my story
different from the self-harmers portrayed on television was the fact that my addiction didn’t
start because of emotional trauma. I was never abused nor was I particularly unhappy. I didn’t
get bullied and I had a large network of supportive friends and family who encouraged me to
achieve my dreams. In reality, my habit began when I watched the film, thirteen.
I was twelve-years-old when I first started cutting. I was so young that I didn’t see it as a bad thing, only a thing that older kids did. I
had no idea how to be a teenager and I was terrified to enter high school as a child. I wasn’t serious about it at that stage and most
of the time, I rarely broke skin. However, the habit soon formed and I was using it every time something bad happened and as many
of you can remember about puberty, everything seemed bad.
I don’t expect all of you to understand the power self-harm makes you think you have and sometimes I can’t even understand it, but
by the time I turned seventeen it gave me everything I needed. During a time when assignments were piling up, QCS was around the
corner and you were under pressure to figure out where you wanted to go in life, I felt like I had no control over anything. I wanted
nothing more but for everything to slow down and give me a chance to breathe. When that didn’t come, I would cut because that
was something I did have control over. I decided when and where I was going to do it and I had something that only I knew about.
It was almost seductive in a way. It allowed me to focus more on my journalism and course work rather than the stress and mindset
that I wasn’t going to get it all done. I became good at hiding it, remembering to harm only the places no one would see. I never had
emotional outbursts and even after all those years; I still saw nothing wrong with it.
It wasn’t until early last year that I acknowledged my habit as an addiction. I’m still not sure what it is that made me want to stop
but whatever it was, I’m so grateful. I confided in my best friend who stood by me and helped me look into alternative methods. I’m
not going to lie to you; it was the worst thing I ever had to do. It was like giving up an old friend who was there for me whenever I
needed them. There were relapses and so many tears that I could have started a flood. I refused to tell my parents and even to this
day I haven’t spoken to anyone other than my best friend about it.
A lot of people don’t understand what self-harm is all about and I can’t blame them because who in their right mind would want to
intentionally hurt themselves? Cutting is addictive. It lets you think that every emotion you have can flow out of you through those
cuts. I think the most important thing to remember is that cutting is not a sign that a person wants to kill themselves. It’s a sign that
they can’t express their emotions or can’t deal with what is going on.
It’s pointless for me to preach about how cutting is bad and that you should get help if you are suffering from it because those who
do it already know that, even if they don’t want too. All I can say is that there are so many people like you out there and it really can
be better but only if you want it to be.
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q cuisine: with NATHAN MILLER
A rare sunny afternoon whilst running around the ever changing neighborhood of St Kilda,
and I found myself drawn into this amazing attractive glass house styled entrance of
Fitzrovia. The smell of freshly ground coffee, the smiles of the staff and the ambiance was
definitely a great start to an awesome lunch.
It has been a few days since I have had the opportunity to sit and people watch, whilst admiring a great
transformation of what was once of run down shop front. Fitzrovia has four sections that each brings
a unique experience. Outside on the path you can enjoy the sun, people watch and drift into another
world. The entrance is elegant with the glass surrounds, then the first level you find yourself admiring
all of the beauty of the astonishing building and decor. Then if you want something a little more
intimate, there is the section towards the completely open kitchen, which has an old world charm.
Deciding what to have for a Friday lunch is always my hardest decision, especially when the choices
are so varied and very descriptive. Using free-range and organic ingredients for their dishes always
compels me to order wisely and sustainably. Until I have been to a restaurant a couple of times, I
always struggle to decide as first impressions are everything in this industry.
The fish cakes were described well and this just what
I was aching for. They arrived soon after ordering
and I was astonished with the presentation. They
were delicate, flavoursome
and with the salad
to accompany, they
were just delicious.
The Cape Otway Pulled
Pork Ploughman's was
a great treat, the quail
scotch egg was well
balanced with spice. The
pork shoulder was just
brilliantly prepared and
the pickled vegetables
sat perfectly on my palate
all with the sweet onion chutney that took this dish
to another level.
I was very impressed with the staff, the knowledge of the menu, even though it was the first day of this very varied but mouth-watering
menu.
Chin Chin to the boys and girls at Fitzrovia. Once again Paul & Marco have set the bar for what is truly a great place for everything.
For more reviews and great places to eat here in Melbourne, visit www.ramblingrelish.wordpress.com.
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q world: SALZBURG with BRIAND
With less than two hours flying time from
London, Salzburg, Austria’s fourth largest
city has got so much more to offer than the
Mozart Kügel and the Salzburger Festspiele.
Salzburg lies at the base of the 1.900m
(6200 feet) high Undersberg mountains and
on the river Salzach. From the city centre
excellent ski slopes are only a 20 minute car
ride away. From here a popular annual gay
ski week heads off to the slopes. The Gay Ski
Week attracts a group of up to 70 gay men
each year in March.
Salzburg’s entire old town centre was listed as
a UNESCO world Heritage site in 1997. The
Fortress Hohensalzburg, one of the largest
fortresses in Europe, perched up on the top of the
Festungsberg, dominates the city landscape. Take
a ride with the Funicular and enjoy the panoramic view over the city. At night the lights are truly amazing.
Salzburg is also famous for its beer. One of the best local beers comes from the “Weisse” brewery. This gay-friendly brewery, with
an attractive beer garden, also organises a crazy party known as the Almrausch, which takes place four times a year. A bus from
the brewery in the Bayerhamerstraße takes party goers to an open air location in the Gaisberg mountains, where the party goes
on until the early hours of the morning. The bus then returns the guests to the city centre. The next Almrausch takes place on the
22nd of September.
Although the people in Salzburg are gay-friendly, there are only a few truly gay venues in this fairy-tale city rich in tradition. The most
popular venue is the MEXXX Gaybar. This men-only bar has drinks specials on Wednesdays and Fridays as well as happy hour from
10pm to midnight every weekend.
Should you prefer a young and mixed crowd, then the Princess Bar is the place for you. The name describes many of the punters
who come here!
In contrast there are numerous gastronomic jewels to be discovered throughout the city. One of the most spectacular is Hangar 7
at the airport with its unique exhibition of aircraft and concept of health cuisine or the Restaurant M32 on the Mönchsberg, with an
excellent view over the entire city. At night this restaurant is particularly alluring.
Salzburg is not known for its gay scene, but it is a fantastic city for ski fans and nature lovers. In summer the surrounding mountains
offer excellent hiking routes and in winter the gay Ski Week is very popular among local and international ski fans alike with great
après ski activities and comfortable mountain lodges.
The list of accommodation possibilities in Salzburg is
endless. One particular hotel with an attractive roof-top
sauna area and probably the best breakfast in Salzburg
is the Hotel & Villa Auersperg. This family-run hotel is
within walking distance from the city centre and round
the corner from the LGBT non-profit information centre
and café HOSI Salzburg.
An international highlight which made this city famous
is of course the Festspiele which take place from the
20th July until the 2nd September. Some tickets are
available for as little as €50. A tip: contact Tourism
Salzburg (www.salzburg.info) for assistance. With the
Salzburg Card you not only have use of all public
transport services but in addition discount entrance to
cultural and tourist venues.
Salzburg: a magical city with a mountain panorama, superb restaurants and numerous tourist attractions. Bring lots of time with you
and discover enchanting Salzburg.

Linz, the third largest city in Austria, is said to be the country's gayest city. I went there to find out if this is true and discover what this
city, which was the Cultural Capital of Europe in 2009, has to offer. An institution is Linz were you will find attractive, local gay men
is the Café Julius. This popular meeting point with a large outdoor seating area has a great menu and extremely friendly staff. The
evening (or late afternoon) should start here, even though the gay scene in Linz only awakes after midnight. The next stop is most
popular and longest running bar - the Stonewall or alternatively the Blue Heaven with a darkroom! Beer is of course the most popular
beverage, although Austria produces some very respectable wines.
Linz is a city full of young students, making the gay scene young and lively. The gay students
enjoy the numerous festivals which take place in Linz - one of the most popular events
being the Crossing Europe Film Festival in April. A good selection of LGBT films in English
are shown here. The festival party after the premier film is an excellent event, attracting
many gay men.
For those looking for something very different, a visit to the Ars Electronica Center on the
north bank of the Danube is a must. Here you can become part of the future. Try out the
experiments and visit the 3-D Deep Spaces. Cross over the river and visit the so-called
"Kulturmeile" ("culture mile") which is an attractive park on the south bank of the Danube
river, where many young people come to relax and meet in the afternoon or during the long,
warm summer evenings. The party atmosphere is inimitable and laid back.
Linz not only has the largest cathedral in Austria but also the most unusual accommodation
possibilities. Live like a hermit in the church tower 68m above the city. In the cathedral you
can see the layout of the sparse lodgings. There is even a small kitchen but sadly only a
single bed, so no chance to enjoy this solitude as a couple.
A further totally unique form of accommodation in Linz is offered by the company Pixel
Hotel with five different properties throughout the city with rooms which are not in everyday
style: a hotel room in a former kitchen or on a boat - definitely not a conventional hotel.
In the evening you can enjoy the best view over the city in the Sky Garden with its roof
garden and although beer is the most popular refreshment in Linz the Cape Town Winery
is a great place to enjoy South African wines in a gay-friendly ambience. Another magnet at
night is the Lentos, which is a modern art gallery, situated on the south banks of the river Danube. The building is illuminated at night
from the inside with blue, pink, red, and violet lights.
For those looking for some open air action, the Volksgarten in the middle of the city is an insider tip for those who are still out and
about in the early hours of the morning and enjoy open air encounters.
Only one hour by train from Salzburg the city of Linz is easy to reach with the recently privatized company WESTbahn. The small
airport offers flight from London Heathrow with a flight time of five hours.
For more information contact Linz Tourismus at www.linz-tourismus.info
This text was written by Briand Bedford - the Editor in Chief of the Spartacus International Gay Guide (www.spartacusworld.com). He
visited Salzburg and Linz in May 2011 to discover the gay highlights of each city.

q festivals: ADELAIDES FEAST
Celebrating its 16th birthday in 2012, FEAST, Adelaide’s Queer Cultural Festival brings the city alive over 16 delectable
days and nights from 10 – 25 November. In anticipation of this year’s jam-packed program launch on 21 September,
which includes a vibrant array of cabaret, theatre, dance, comedy and film; plus annual favourites like Picnic in the
Park and some exciting new initiatives, Festival Creative Producer Kerry Ireland has just released details of 2 Festival
highlights.
Ireland said, ‘I am delighted to announce the following talented artists have been
confirmed for Feast 2012. It’s a coup to be featuring Boylesque who wowed
audiences of all ages showcasing their high-energy outrageous boy burlesque
on primetime television. They team up with seasoned showgirl Paris, to present
a brand new spectacular performance which will see it’s world premiere at Feast
2012.’
‘After a 6 year break, FRUIT will reunite for 2 shows only to pay homage to their
dedicated Adelaide and Australian fans who supported them for over 12 years. This
show will sell out so book now to ensure you don’t miss the final performance of
this much loved homegrown favourite!’ she concluded.
Born at Melbourne’s Greyhound Hotel, a sell-out everywhere, Boylesque are fast
becoming Australia’s most sought after dance troop. As seen on Channel 10’s
dance show Everybody Dance Now, they are 10 of Melbourne’s most talented
male dances, including Adelaide’s own Todd Patrick and Rhys Bobridge (recent
runner up on So You Think You Can Dance and cast member of Adelaide produced The Fairies). They join showgirl icon Paris, who
for some twenty plus years has been entertaining straight and gay audiences alike and was awarded the 2005 Rainbow Life Time
Achievemnet award in recognition of her service to the gay community and to stage entertainment in general. Together they star in
a larger than life extravaganza of dance, acrobatics, aerial expertise and cabaret - exclusive to Feast Festival.
14-15 Nov. 9pm, 16-17 Nov 9.30pm,
Feast Hub Precinct - The Ballroom - Light Square, Adelaide
$35 / $32 Conc
Adelaide band FRUIT boast an international career spanning more than a decade.
Originally formed in 1995 by a chance meeting following a request for two groups of
three to perform together at a local show in Adelaide, the six performers, who had all
known each other from various bands they had been art of, decided to combine their
talents into one band, which became known as Fruit.
Over the next 12 years, they worked to become one of Australia’s hardest working
independent bands (and one of Adelaide’s real success stories), releasing 8 critically
acclaimed albums, including Fruit ‘Live at the Basement’ which won the 2003 Best
Live Album Award at the Australian Live Music Awards. After 12 years together and an
astonishing 24 music accolades, FRUIT took a hiatus at the end of 2006, with a final
sold out performance in Seattle – they never got to say thank you, in musical terms,
to their hometown crowd in Adelaide…this will be rectified at FEAST 2012.
'It will be a powerhouse. There will be a lot of raw emotion. Voices will soar, horns will
blare and we won’t finish until the power is pulled.’ Susie Keynes, FRUIT
FRUIT’s infectious appeal lies in its dynamic live performance and exquisite use of
seamless harmony. Sam Lohs, Susie Keynes and Mel Watson wield acoustic and electric guitars along with an arsenal of horns,
backed up in style by the snap-lock brotherly groove of Yanya Boston on drums and Brian Ruiz on bass. Two shows only and you
are invited.
Sat 17 Nov. 3pm, Sun. 18 Nov. 7pm
Feast Hub Precinct - The Ballroom - Light Square, Adelaide
$28 / $25 Conc
Tickets: FEASTiX Online: www.feast.org.au
Phone: +61 8 8463 0684
In Person: Feast Office, Lion Arts Centre Courtyard,
cnr Morphett Street & North Tce Email: boxoffice@feast.org.au

q accomm: PUNTHILL SOUTH YARRA
GRAND - MELBOURNE
I was very fortunuate on my 46th Birthday this year
to have been invited by Arun at Punthill South Yarra
Grand Apartment Hotel (at 7 Yarra Street, South Yarra)
to celebrate it with an overnight stay. From the time of
booking through to checking out the next day, the whole
experience was superb.
Nestled (right next to South Yarra Train Station) in the recently
developed area of Yarra Street and Claremont Street, South Yarra,
it is the perfect central location for visitors and locals needing a
break alike. It offers convenient access to Richmond, St. Kilda
Road, Chapel Street and the beautiful area of
South Yarra. Even the city is only seven (7)
minutes by train away.
Features of the property include twenty-four
(24) hour reception, a Cafe, Gym, Spa, secure
on-site parking and conference facilities.
This, along with the beautifully decorated and
modern, comfortable and clean rooms, my
stay was flawless. Hidden in the bathroom is
a washer/dryer for longer stays. The lounge
area features both a table indoors and on the
balcony, a kitchenette with cutlery, crockery,
glassware, coffee facilities and refrigeration
along with a television, computer and (of
course) seating ample for all who may be
staying in the room.
As you can see from the pictures, the rooms are truly spacious
and luxurious with stunninng views over the city and through to
Port Phillip Bay. Even with those rooms facing the train station,
the doors have been designed to block out all superfluous noise
when closed.
With key-only access to the accommodation
floors you are also guaranteed of privacy at
all times.
The area also boasts a range of eateries,
shops and restaurants.
Punthill Apartment Hotels operate various
properties in both Melbourne and Sydney
and go out of their way to make your stay
pleasant in every way. In fact (at the time of
writing this) they had an impressive portfolio
of no less than eleven (11) properties in
the Melbourne area alone.
For the LGBTI traveller or local , the staff are very friendly
and non-judgemental. I HIGHLY recommend a stay - and
often. You really will not be disappointed in any way shape
or form.
For further information and bookings call 1300 731 299
or online at www.punthill.com.au

q drag: A CLASSIC DRAG BIRTHDAY
Drag has always been an integral part of St Kilda night life, be it Les Girls in the 70s or Pokeys in the 80s. Now the GH
has taken over as its drag hub. For years people took the Greyhound for granted. It was that pub on the corner across
the road from the St Kilda Town Hall, with loud bands most nights and drag shows on a Saturday.
Alan Mayberry looks at the evolution of the GH as it approaches its 17th birthday with its multi-million dollar facelift,
and found its winning formula of the past 2 decades continues – great dance music, drinking and most notably a
diverse and stunning array of drag performances.
A decade ago, Laurie Dunstan was the Greyhound’s Saturday promoter. Laurie had spent years in the armed services and was a
former Trade Union official. But entertaining drag shows was his love. He admits, ‘When I took over, the Greyhound was at a low. We
started at the bottom but gradually built it up. Our stage was 2 pellets with a piece of ply on top and our spotlight was a garden flood
light. Pretty soon we were attracting 100s every Saturday.’
Laurie proudly boasts ‘I always looked after the girls and the crowd loved them. I was responsible for bringing the Showbags to the
stage, then Kerrie Le Gore’s All Stars and finally Paris and the Classics.’
But in the early days it was the veteran Tootsie who stole the show. Making her debut at 61, she kept performing there for many
years. Tootsie hosted Social Identity and went on to become a St Kilda icon with performers like Emerald Stone, Jamie Lee Skye
and Tina Sparkles. For a few years around 1999, Jamie Lee staged Dream Girls with Linda Lamont, Anita Mann, Lois Mantis and
Divanna Lorette, bringing big costumes and huge head dresses to the Greyhound stage.
Laurie is proud of the atmosphere and character the venue provided, different to any other, and filling the void left by Pokeys which
had closed in the early 90s. He is chuffed at what he achieved. ‘I’d created something that people liked and kept coming back to.
The punters rewarded us by returning by the drove week after week. Looking after people was the key to our success. I loved the
way people would sit cross legged on the beer-soaked carpet to watch the show in the early days. It had real character.’
Amanda Monroe, Jessica James and Linda Lamont were the original Showbags in 2001. Amanda Monroe, who was the marketing
genius recalls, ‘Crowd's went from 70 when we started to about double. Then we put the Showbags on and went to 400 a week
over the next 2-3 months. Three shows later we went to a record crowd of 900. Linda was with us for 3 shows and then left to go
travelling. Her replacement was Vivien St James. We were also staging shows like the Red Curtain Trilogy on a Wednesday night
featuring Kitten Kaboodle.
When the Showbags finished their record-breaking 3-year run, they had risen the performance stakes dramatically. The Showbags
had proved a triumph and moved to Pink in Inkerman Street. To fill the gap Kerrie Le Gore did a 14-week All Stars season that
bought the cream of the drag world to the Greyhound stage. Week after week there were headliners like Debra Le Gae and Doreen
Manganinini as guests, with Vivien
St James staying behind as Le
Gore’s glamorous side kick.
The Classics, were formed in
August 2003 to replace Le Gore's
All Stars. Compere was Paris, with
Vivien St James and Laura Gravity
and later came Rita, Nova and
finally Millie. Then the male dancers
were added, first led by Simon
Voules and Craig Fook, and later
Mateo Snooks, Julian Ardley and
Trent Harlow, with Paris binding it
all together.
The Classics’ strength is their
focus on burlesque and theatrics
– not just doing drag numbers.
And Boylesque extends that even
further. As Paris says, ‘Audiences
are much harder to please now,
with arms folded, cynical looks,
mobile phones and text messaging
at the ready, all glaring at the stage:

“All right, entertain us – or else!” You’ll never see us in a metre of disco sequin with shoestring straps and the same wig for the whole
show. We owe our audience more, and they do appreciate the effort. We are theatrical drags and not female impersonators; theatre
and not a dance troupe. If you known the way I dance, you’ll understand!’
The GH has shown the cross over between legitimate theatre and the drag stage is just a whisker apart. And I don’t mean the
whiskers on Millie’s back. Performers Like Ryan Stuart, Laura Gravity (Rod Waterworth), Julian Ardley, Danny Golding and Mike Snell
are but a few who are seen in mainstream stage shows and TV.
Now we are into a new era under the watchful eye of Will and Karina. The sensational facilities provided with the building upgrade
mean the sky is the limit. Fridays saw the birth of the Friday Night Project almost 3 years ago with Tabitha and Pussy drawing large
crowds early in the night. Then came Boylesque, the brainchild of Paris and Todd Patrick, proving to be an overnight sensation with
dancing skills equivalent to any seen at the Folies Bergère or the Lido in Paris.
The years have not been without sadness. Two of the GH’s greatest stars are no longer with us. The loss of both a crushing blow
to Paris, ‘Vivien and Pussy were everything to me. We’d been working together long enough to qualify for an old-age pension. Life
backstage will never be the same without their style and caustic wit. I’ve lost two soul mates who kept me up to scratch!’
Hopefully the Saturday night Classics will always be the Classics even though the cast is changing, as long as they keep churning
out classics like Macarthur Park and Raining Men! Long may they reign.
q orchestra: COUNT BASIE
The living embodiment of '30s and '40s swing, one of the most exuberant and irresistible sounds that ever shook the
western world, the legendary Count Basie Orchestra will perform a strictly limited run of concert hall performances
in October.
From Billie Holiday to Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra to Nat King Cole, Sarah
Vaughan to Ella Fitzgerald, the Count Basie Orchestra has provided the
supremely distinctive sound and swing behind some of the greatest singers
of the modern age. Current members include a solid core of musicians
hired by Basie, including saxophonist John Williams, trombonist Clarence
Banks and bassist James Leary, as well as former members of Glenn
Miller, Benny Goodman and Lionel Hampton's ensembles. Special guest
vocalist is the remarkable Carmen Bradford, who has performed with artists
including Tony Bennett, James Brown, Wynton Marsalis, Frank Sinatra and
George Benson. Count Basie heard Bradford sing in the early eighties and
immediately hired her as vocalist for his Orchestra, a role she has continued
to this day.
The tradition of excellence has continued beyond the Count's passing in 1984 to make the Orchestra a permanent fixture in Down
Beat and Jazz Times polls throughout the '80s and '90s. The latest of a total 17 Grammy Awards was bestowed as recently as their
Count Plays Duke album of '99. Simply put, the Count Basie Orchestra is the real deal, a who’s who of swing spanning generations
to maintain the flame of one of the world's best-loved sounds. For Australian audiences, this is a once-in-a-lifetime event, a truly elite
jazz ensemble staged in some of our most prestigious venues. Don't miss these historic concerts.
MELBOURNE• 10 October • Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall TIX: 1300 182 183 / artscentremelbourne.com.au
BRISBANE • 11 October • Concert Hall, QPAC TIX: 136 246 / qpac.com.au
SYDNEY• 13 October • Sydney Opera House, Concert Hall TIX: 02 9250 7777 / sydneyoperahouse.com or
Ticketmaster 136 100 / ticketmaster.com.au PERTH• 14 October • Perth Concert Hall
TIX: 08 9484 1133 / bocsticketing.com.au

q circus: NICA MADE TO FIT
National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) presents Made to Fit
A new circus work featuring NICA’s second-year artists
Opening on 12 September 2012, Made to Fit features NICA’s exuberant second year artists in a theatrical contemporary
circus performance that holds a mirror up to our expectations and desires to fit in.
Made to Fit features a cast of 27 second-year students mid
way through their Bachelor of Circus Arts degree. The talented
young artists go to great lengths to explore the boundaries
of social norms while pushing their own physical boundaries
in this new show. Their energetic flying, dancing, balancing,
acrobatics and contortion will inspire audiences.
Made to Fit will be co-directed by Megan Jones and
Meredith Kitchen. Jones is NICA’s Head of Performance
Studies as well as a renowned actor, teacher and director.
Kitchen is NICA’s dance teacher. As well as working as a
teacher and choreographer Kitchen has performed with the
Australian Dance Theatre, Dance North and more recently
with the innovative French Compagnie Philippe Genty for
twelve years.
Jones and Kitchen are collaborating as directors for the first
time on Made to Fit. Jones says “audiences can expect to
see a diverse range of individual circus skills and choice of
apparatus as well as dynamic group acts by Australia’s best
physical performers-in-the-making.”
Made to Fit is spectacular high-octane circus and is suitable
for all ages. NICA is one of eight national arts training institutes
and offers Australia’s only Bachelor of Circus Arts. The course
is accredited by Swinburne University of Technology and the
institute is located at its
Prahran campus. NICA graduates are employed in major
circuses across Australia and internationally.
Tickets are now on sale at www.nica.com.au
National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) presents:
MADE TO FIT
Directed by Megan Jones and Meredith Kitchen
12 - 22 September 2012
NICA National Circus Centre
41 Green Street, Prahran
Evenings: 12-15, 18-22 September, 7.30pm
Matinees: Thursday 20 September and Saturday 22 September, 1.30pm
Adult $27 | Concession $22 | Child U16 $18 | Family $72 (2 Adults + 2 Children)
Group and school booking discounts are available.

q fitness: with CHRIS GREGORIOU
Are you an in the closet - eater?
Well, do any of the following statements describe you?
- You prefer to eat in private, where no-one else can see you.
- You eat healthy in front of others but then eat naughty things in private.
- You follow a healthy diet during the day, but do bad things to your body when the lights go down.
- You sneak delicious things secretly away and devour them away from others.
So, if you said yes to any of the above statements, we may well have a problem. You very much might
be gay. Hmm, this "secret eating life" of yours could well be sabotaging any fitness goals too.
I would like to help you to get out of the (eating) closet.
Before we dive into this serious topic, it's important to look at yourself from a place of love and respect. Regardless of your sexual
preference, let’s keep this simple and focus on what you are putting into your mouth - in relation to food.
I suggest you use the following 4 steps to help manage your closet eating:
Step #1: Learn Your Triggers
Take note about your feelings before, during and after an episode of closet eating. What caused you to closet eat? Was it stress,
depression, boredom?
Step #2: Become Aware Of Your Calorie Intake
Do you seriously believe that because no one sees you eat food, it doesn't count? When we don't really know how many calories we
are consuming, it's way too easy to blow out. Obtaining a simple total of your daily calorie intake is very easy thing to do.
Check out ‘My Fitness Pal’ for or another online/smartphone calorie counter to get a handle on what you really get up when you
misbehave.
Step #3: Keep Healthy Snacks Nearby
It's all about convenience. So when you’re not near your dark closet and you have the urge to do something naughty, having healthy
snacks at arms reach is sensible. This is one way to ensure you behave yourself when you feel the naughties.
Snacking often to keep you from feeling hungry to avoid miss behaving is a great habit to get into.
Step #4: Exercise At Least Twice A Week
How can exercising keep you out of the closet? Well there are several reasons. When you are actively working towards a goal and
are supported, you'll be less likely to misbehave and your focus can shift from a dark closet sized lifestyle to a bright light filled
sky’s the limit one. Not to mention a shift of endorphins, often referred to as happy emotions that can help you feel better and more
energised.
So don't be a closet eater all your life. Get out of the closet for spring and in time for summer. Contact me if you require any support
on this at www.metrobodyfitness.com.au

q comedy: LISA SKYE
Direct from a critically acclaimed 2012 Comedy Festival season, Lisa-Skye is back, with her metronome, some hilarious
stories and disturbing ideas…Songs My Parents Taught Me is no departure from Lisa-Skye’s unique storytelling and
her ability to engage, shock, arouse and delight remains ever-present.
Songs My Parents Taught Me is a story of sex, drugs, and Roxy Music.
Melbourne 1976: Bunny & Mad-dog meet at a disco – he is a mechanic with an army of followers and she a beautiful girl from
the underbelly.
Melbourne 2012: Lisa-Skye ruins dinner parties with terrifying anecdotes she mistakenly thinks are ‘charming’. But are 2012's
pleasures different from 1976’s? Is anything?
This is a story of love, drugs and 70s counterculture. It is a journey through lust and adventures from an age past to a fascinating
glimpse into the iconic era that was the 90s, delivered in Lisa’s very 2012 way. She blows the whistle on what babyboomers really
got up to, but doesn’t spare her fellow Gen X and Yers from the same scrutiny…
Lisa-Skye is excited to have on board Technical Manager and Head Lisa Wrangler, Chris Goodes (Winner ASSG Award for Best
Achievement in Sound for Film Sound Design, ‘House of Flying Daggers’, Golden Reel Award for Best Sound Editing ‘The Flowers
of War’)
70s drug culture, 90s childhood, contemporary indulgences,
told by 'a striking, original voice in comedy’ - Australian Stage
This is a must-see show for Melbourne Fringe 2012. If you haven’t seen Lisa-Skye yet, she has to be on your list, even if it’s the
only show you see this year.
Wednesday - Sunday 26/9 to 13/10
7.30pm (55 minutes)
Gertrude’s Brown Couch, 30 Gertrude Street Fitzroy
$14-$21, from the Fringe Box office/website
lisaskye.com.au
facebook.com/thelisaskye
@thelisaskye

q people: with MARC J PORTER
Anthony Romero began appearing in porn a couple of years ago.
Being in a relationship with fellow porn star Austin Wilde gained
him more attention. Anthony kindly agreed to chat to Q Magazine.
Did you wake up one day and decide to try porn or was it a slow
progression, and if so, tell us how it happened?
I don’t believe anyone wakes up one day and decides to do porn; also, you
don’t really know what you’re getting into when you decide to do porn -
sometimes it’s a one-time thing, and sometimes you’re a hit, and everyone
wants to work with you. That was what happened to me. I was recruited
by my now boyfriend in January 2011. He and I connected and began
chatting a bit a few months before that. He brought up the idea of me doing
porn, and I turned him down. I didn’t want to do porn at all. I eventually gave
into the idea a few months later (after weighing the pros and cons), and here I am now. I figured my pros list outweighed the cons.
Currently which studios are you working for and what new scenes are
coming up?
I am working for CockyBoys, and while I’m an exclusive for them I’m working on a
new studio - GuysInSweatpants.com - with my boyfriend, Austin Wilde. We recently
had a scene release with Pierre Fitch; I have a new scene with Gabriel Clark coming
out. Austin and I also have a mini-documentary-of-sorts coming out, complete with
a passionate, fantastic sex scene and some behind-the-scenes shenanigans.
Do you think it takes a certain type of person to appear in porn?
I believe anyone can do porn. That being said, not everyone should do porn. I
know there’s a market for everyone, so when it comes to looks no, it doesn’t
take a certain type of person. However, when it comes to handling and managing
your career within this industry, you have to be patient, thick-skinned, tenacious,
attractive, hard working, etc. Anyone and everyone could do porn, but to last more
than a year you have to be more than just anyone.
Are you presently involved with anyone special? If so, tell us about them?
I’m currently courting Austin Wilde. He and I have been “going steady” for over a
year-and-a-half.
Have you been recognised out and about as yet?
Yes, I have. It doesn’t happen every day or anything, but it happens a lot during gay
events - pride, club events, etc.
Where do you want porn to take you?
I have no clue. I don’t have a Five Year Plan or anything. I just want to do what
makes me happy for the rest of my life - no point in doing anything that makes
me miserable.
How does it feel knowing people all the way over in Australia get off to
your work?
I hope it feels as good for them as it feels for me.
Are there any down sides to porn you have seen so far?
The fact that you’re completely naked, thumping on camera for anyone to see means you are just an object to some people. It
doesn’t matter if you have a university degree, a good job, or a great personality; you’re “just a porn star,” and people use that
pejoratively. People also think they can be particularly vicious and say whatever they want about you, but that might just be a product
of being an anonymous internet troll. Also: bad performers. When you watch a scene you don’t really understand or know what
happened when the camera wasn’t rolling, but quite often I get an awful or inexperienced scene partner and I have to try and pretend
I’m enjoying the sex.
Have you ever visited Australia? If not, why don't you come do some appearances?
I haven’t visited Australia before, but I would LOVE to come. Get one of your clubs to fly me out for an appearance or event!
I’m sure I’d love the Aussie boys, and I’m sure they’d love me.

q win: WELCOME TO SPRING
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q travel: with BARRIE MAHONEY
‘Twitters from the Atlantic’
Barrie Mahoney was a teacher, head teacher and school inspector in the UK, as well as a reporter in Spain, before moving to the
Canary Islands as a newspaper editor. He is still enjoying life in the sun as a writer and author.
Don't do as I do, do as I say
“Three rashers, three sausages, two eggs, black pudding twice, fried bread twice and no
tomatoes,” boomed the voice in front of me in the queue. “Oh, and two rounds of toast and
a large mug of coffee.”
“Beans?” responded the unsmiling automaton in the white overall, a woman with no facial expression
whatsoever. “Goodness no, I’ll have wind all day if I do,” came the reply.
Wind is the least of your worries, I thought, as I watched the layers of cholesterol being piled onto a
very large plate. I like a cooked breakfast as much as the next person (albeit the vegetarian variety)
when I am on holiday, but I know enough about healthy eating to ensure that for most of the year, fresh
fruit and muesli is the healthiest way to start my day at home.
“Yes?” snapped the automaton, looking vaguely in my direction. “Do you have any fresh fruit, apples
or bananas maybe?” I enquired hopefully. “Bananas, no, but you may find some apples in the basket
by the till. They may be a bit old though, there’s not a lot of call for them in here. I may have got some tinned fruit in the back.”
I turned and looked at the two forlorn apples in the basket by the till and decided to give them a miss.
“No, I’ll leave that. Just two slices of toast please.”
“Do you want them spreading?”
After having seen the thick layer of butter spread upon the previous customer’s
toast, I declined.
“Do you have some vegetable margarine?”
“Over by the till, but that costs extra.”
“Just the toast then, please. No butter.”
Whilst I was waiting for the toast, I attempted some conversation. I was curious to know the reasoning behind the massively unhealthy
diet being served in the hospital’s canteen for visitors. As with so many hospital facilities in the UK nowadays, the hospital restaurant
had been privatised, and I was amused to see it being run by the same company that is involved in school inspections, as well as
refuse collections in the UK.
The hospital restaurant was in one of the UK’s large city hospitals and I had been visiting an elderly relative in its care. As is often the
case with sick, elderly patients, they can only cope with short visits and so I decided to take a short coffee break before returning
to the ward.
“Don't you think it is a little strange that you are serving such unhealthy food in a hospital restaurant?”
“I just does what I’m told. They decides what’s to be served,” was the snapped response, although now, at least, the face showed
some expression and feeling, which was an encouraging development. “Yes, I can see that, and I’m not blaming you,” I protested,
“but you are killing your customers. Maybe your previous customer could have been offered a healthier alternative? Surely it’s a
good opportunity to encourage visitors to consider healthy eating when they visit patients. Maybe some fruit? With a diet like that
he’ll soon be in here as a patient.”
The woman snorted. “He’s no visitor,” she laughed. “He has that for breakfast most days, and he’s a doctor here!”
I ate my toast slowly, with a mixture of disbelief, anger and amusement, but wondering if my elderly relative was receiving the most
enlightened care in that hospital after all.
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